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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 65.58 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 65.58 and 28.60 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 65.58 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/65.58 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 65.58 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 1,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.59/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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